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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1945
Page
2
The March 3 1945 Daily Record lists food ration stamp validity for Meat Red stamps and Foods Blue stamps with dates March 31 April 28 June 2 and June 30. It also records gasoline coupons fuel oil stamps shoe stamps and penalties for drunkenness loitering parking and furnace fires. Births marriages and divorce petitions are noted with names and addresses.
Special to The Gazette Toledo Tama county men recently inducted into service for Navy and Army. Listed are Stephen Woodrow Spichert Marvin LeRoy Hook Merle Byron Hutchinson Raynard Richard Boege Wendell Forrest Schafer William Rudolph Podhajsky Gailey Robert Morgan Archie Lyle Meeker Robert Waseshuk Gordon C Cory Walter Leonard Kadera Donald Harry Dahm Omer Francis Lacina Norbert Joseph Caloud Vernon John Dahms Harry Allen McKinney Delos Paull Seebach Allen Emil Kolpek Donald Francis Polka Keith Karl Messer Howard Dale Clough Donald DeVere Ebaugh Wayne Russell Stull George Konicek Jr
New York Supreme Court Justice William H. Murray ruled a newspaper cannot be forced to publish discriminatory ads. The decision dismisses Camp of the Pines Inc. suit against the New York Times and affirms the press has the right to edit or reject advertising in good faith.
Cedar Rapids Kiwanis club earned second place in its division of the Iowa Nebraska Kiwanis district achievement contest announced in Omaha. Des Moines placed fourth in the same division and Waterloo received an honorable mention for 1944 program and overall activity.
Soviet forces surged to positions overlooking the Baltic as 2nd White Russian units cut through German troops in eastern Pomerania and Danzig territory. The drive aims to sever rail links and isolate coastal pockets, with 60 counterattacks reported around Koenigsberg as villages fall west of the Baltic salient.
Benjamin Franklin Marquardt aged 52 of 1127 Ellis Boulevard NW died this morning in St. Luke's hospital from a heart attack while crossing the North Western bridge on his way to work. He was found by Francis McHoyt and Harris Barger and taken to Hubbard Ice and Fuel engine room before ambulance transported him. He was born February 18 1893 in Dysart and worked 27 years for Rock Island in its shops. He married Gertrude Thorne in 1915 in Buffalo Center and is survived by his wife a daughter Lorraine Charlton of Bakersfield California a sister Mrs Arthur Meyer of Cedar Rapids three brothers Frank Paul twins of Dysart Emil of Seattle and half siblings Mrs Emma Stieglemeyer and Mrs Louis Stieglemeyer. He was a Church of God member and the body was taken to Turner mortuary with funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mrs Rachel McClintock 90 widow of J Walker McClintock a Palo resident died at home at 2 10 am Saturday after a long illness. Born Feb 28 1955 at Center Point she was married Dec 31 1876. Surviving daughters Mrs Albert Railsback Palo and Mrs Alice Lewis Cedar Rapids son Warren McClintock Palo and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending. Funeral notes > also details on Catherine Hurley services at St Patrick's Mt Calvary cemetery Rosary and Teahen chapel by Foresters and Father Lenihan. Ann Virginia Rogers infant daughter of Lt and Mrs Roland Rogers Huntsville Ala services delayed due to weather. Rites by Rev Lyle K Anderson Moon chapel.
Shaker Nassif died in Bismarck North Dakota Monday. Services set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at St George’s Syrian Orthodox church Cedar Rapids with Rev Solomon Razook officiating. Burial in St George’s cemetery. Friends may call at Bartal chapel. John Johnson’s body moved from Bart a chapel to Yuma Colp for services in Yuma Friday.
Services for Mrs Mary V Clark who died at her home in Ely will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m at St John s Lutheran church Ely Survivors include a list of relatives and family details likely to be included in the obituary.
In addition to other items, include brother George Wittengl of Kennett Square Pennsylvania in the listing.
Funeral services for Ensign Dick Ray burn who died in a Miami plane crash on February 24 will be held at the Moon chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday with Dr Charles J. Bready officiating. Entombment follows in the Chapel of Memories and Hanford post of the American Legion will confer military honors at the chapel.
Mrs. Henrietta Eggleston wife of Fred Eggleston and mother of Harold Eggleston died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 9 55 a m after a brief illness She was born October 24 1875 in Polk City Iowa The family moved to Cedar Rapids from Mason City last April Survived by husband son four brothers three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews She was a Congregational church member There will be no local services The body will go to Lilly mortuary Des Moines with services and burial at Polk City Friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 pm Monday
Dairy Inspector A R Menary submitted test results to the city council showing butterfat percentages and bacterial counts for milk and cream from numerous city dairies. The table lists fat content and plate counts with many entries meeting or falling short of the three percent butterfat milk and sixteen percent butterfat cream requirements as well as the under fifty thousand bacteria per cubic centimeter standard.
A fire of unknown origin gutted the Streamliner bowling alley in Webster City early Saturday. Owner H. H. Ward estimated losses at 20 000 after an explosion appeared to be caused by gas buildup. Fire Chief M. M. Weasel and his team halted the blaze from reaching the adjacent Elks lodge and nearby Mills plumbing shop and apartments.
Shock troops of the 24th division seized Lubang island southwest of Luzon clearing the Verde Island passage. On Palawan the 41st division captured Puerto Princesa harbor area and the town of Iwahig. American forces plan airfield repairs to base operations 600 miles east of Indochina as MacArthur widens control to 16 Philippine islands. The Luzon front sees steady advances with cave defenses and Balete pass looming as a Japanese escape route.
Chicago police arrested Matt Capone brother of Al Capone on a murder warrant ending a long manhunt. Jens Larrison was shot April 18 at Capone's Cicero tavern. Capone was taken into custody in a barbershop and appeared before Chief Justice Ward on a habeas corpus writ that was dismissed.
Washington AP report explains who must file a declaration of estimated income tax for 1945 and make the first quarterly payment by March 15. It covers wage withholdings, other income, exemptions, and special rules for farmers and self employed individuals.
Pvt. Maynard Rowray earned a Bronze Star while with the Seventh Army engineers in France. Pvt. Leland D. Miller returns to Fort Ord after furlough. Cpl. Leo F. Heck awarded Purple Heart for wounds in the Philippines. Pvt. Forrest Sell on seven day furlough with his parents in Augusta. Pfe. Glenn W. Oliphant and Cpl. Wayne M. Oliphant spend 15 days with family. Glenn to report to Camp Atterbury. Wayne finished gunnery training at Fort Myers. Pvt. Joe C. Ainsworth on furlough en route to Fort Sam Houston. Pvt. Arthur Newman awarded Purple Heart after wounding in Germany. Spud Moore returns to New Orleans after 30 day leave. Pvt. Robert E. Kennedy back in Yuma after furlough. Pfc. Raymond Warner on furlough with his mother in SW. Set. George K. Baldwin arrives in France. Pfc. Francis Shrope and Mrs. Shrope visit Harlingen. Shrope an altitude instructor at the gunnery school.
Volga City nurse Dorothy Ainsworth rises to captain in army nurse corps after enlisting in 1942 and serving overseas near Cambridge England. Anamosa learns of posthumous West Point appointment for David Buesing, a late high school graduate who died in Iowa City May 8 1944. Mt Vernon forms new Boy Scout troop led by Joe Cooper while Cedar Rapids executive notes. Decorah honors Alan Moen for heroic action on Leyte December 8 delivering a message under fire. Mt Vernon chamber rolls new officers with R B Wolfe president and long time business supporters praised. Strawberry Point installs Rev S S Meyer at Emmanuel Lutheran. Oxford Junction Legion auxiliary to meet. Leader Rotary chapter newly formed with officers named.
In Allentown, AP reports a man claimed a $1,000 church donation on his tax return that the church denied. The Internal Revenue Service advised him to donate to clear his conscience, and he complied.
Washington officials outlined how Germany would pay reparations in kind for many years rather than a lump sum. The plan shifts from de industrializing Germany to preserving some industry for peace while eliminating obvious military plants and converting others to supply goods for Allied markets.
New York AP Lee Sabin junior producer of Trio sues License Commissioner Paul Moss for 1 million dollars for closing the play after 67 performances. Moss, upheld by Mayor Laguardia, denied the theater license transfer calling Trio lewd and immoral.
In Paris 156 American soldiers convicted of stealing and selling army supplies to the black market were ordered by Gen Eisenhower to be given combat chances. About 115 will join a special fighting unit after a strict screening and training beginning March 4.
Chelsea-Services were held for Mrs. Joseph Formanek 32 at St. Josephs church Cedar Rapids after a Tuesday death. Homer E Norman 66 died in Independence hospital Friday night and services set for 2 30 pm Sunday at Fawcett funeral home Winthrop. He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs John Pierce Winthrop and son Kirk Ocean Park California. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
Gov. Blue announced Henry Wichman a former three term state representative will serve as secretary of the Iowa Executive Council and state car dispatcher. The dual post pays 3600 a year and becomes effective April 1. Wichman, 62, a Republican farmer from Poweshiek County near Malcom, replaces George Hesalroad.
The Iowa State Medical Society reports only 22 of over 800 doctors serving in the armed forces have returned to private practice since December 1941. The average, under seven annually, continues to leave a severe shortage in the state.
The House approved a 2.453 billion deficiency appropriation bill sending it to the Senate. Navy funding totals 1.875 billion dollars for this fiscal year with most other agencies receiving supplemental funds. A Republican bid to cut 84 million for war housing failed 76 to 47. Representative Taber, a New York Republican, criticized the national housing agency's handling of the program.
Dr Gaius Glenn Atkins presents a Lenten meditation on meekness from Matthew 5 5 and Isaiah 42 1 4 contrasting humble endurance with pride In a somber note he recalls prewar Germanys high self inflicted death rate and calls for spiritual purification through prayer and restraint.
Radio Main Street and Dumbarton Oaks will host Our Foreign Policy at 6 p.m. with Acting Secretary Grew Alger Hiss and Archibald MacLeish. Mayor of the Town reads at 6 p.m. on CBS WMT. Iowa State basketball from Iowa City at 7 55 p.m. on WSUI. Edward Hill’s Music for English Horn and Orchestra by the Boston Symphony at 7 30 p.m. over Blue KXEL. The National Barn Dance with Jack Berch and Coon Creek Boys at 8 p.m. NBC WHO. Inter American Conference discussion from Mexico City at 10 45 p.m. on CBS WBBM. Music After Midnight debuts Sunday at 12 15 a.m. with Russ Brown Patty Ford and the Kings Jesters. Peter Lucas host.
On Saturday March 3 1945 radio schedules list WMT CBS WMAQ NBC WG WEBM EXEL WENE WITIO and KXEL offerings. Highlights include Mayor of T activity Danny Kay and Heston Sym at 7 PM and Natics Dance at 8 PM. Other programs feature Garison Gilroy and Andy Russell singing with news updates from WGN and KXEL throughout the evening.
Notice is here by given that on February 18 1945 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary Poor of Linn County Iowa deceased. Indebted persons to said estate must pay immediately and those with claims should file them duly authenticated in the Clerk of Linn County Towns District Court office. The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa Executor. Trewin Simmons Perrine and Albright Attorneys.
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